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CCHS field hockey scores late to edge North Andover, 1-0

The Pats shone on Kicks for Cancer Weekend, earning a win with tenacious defense and dogged, patient offense.

By David Clancy ·

Sophia Arif gains the advantage. Photo by David Clancy
Sophia Arif gains the advantage. Photo by David Clancy

On Kicks for Cancer Weekend, it was the Acton-Carlisle field hockey team in pink versus the Scarlet Knights of North Andover, and the Pats shone brighter, earning a win with tenacious defense and dogged, patient offense. 

Ceci Clancy and co-captain Kaia Triola on the move. Photo by David Clancy
Ceci Clancy and co-captain Kaia Triola on the move. Photo by David Clancy
Co-captain Brynn Chaffee anchors the Patriots in a win on Kicks for Cancer weekend. Photo by David Clancy
Co-captain Brynn Chaffee anchors the Patriots in a win on Kicks for Cancer weekend. Photo by David Clancy

Team record: Overall 4-0-4; Dual County League 1-0-1

Big game: Yet again the Patriots defense impressed, but forward Bridget Fivek stole the show, sharpshooting from a scrum to give CCHS a narrow but decisive edge with only minutes remaining.  

Bridget Fivek shoots the game-winning goal. Photo by David Clancy
Bridget Fivek shoots the game-winning goal. Photo by David Clancy

Unsung hero: The JV and freshman teams turned in excellent performances as well. JV tied 2-2, preserving their shimmering 6-1-1 record. The undefeated frosh again won decisively, this time 5-0. (Their defense, including eighth grade goalie Emma Flynn, has allowed only one goal all season.)

Up next: The Patriots were to host league rival Lincoln-Sudbury on September 30.

CCHS field hockey players celebrate after freshman Bridget Fivek (No. 22) scored the game-winning goal against North Andover in their Sticks for Cancer game at Acton-Carlisle Regional High School on Saturday, September 27. Acton-Carlisle won 1-0. Photo by Aidan Moroney
CCHS field hockey players celebrate after freshman Bridget Fivek (No. 22) scored the game-winning goal against North Andover in their Sticks for Cancer game at Acton-Carlisle Regional High School on Saturday, September 27. Acton-Carlisle won 1-0. Photo by Aidan Moroney

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